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BJ55 SDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 66,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,639 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 64,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 61,748 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 61,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 57,108 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 57,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,312 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 26,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,644 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 10,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BJ55 SDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 SDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ55 SDX registered?

BJ55 SDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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